Why do British people call French fries?

In the eyes of foreigners, they are all representatives of the country's cuisine, and they are the "must-eat food" in every tourist's mind (beauty is another matter). Just as foreigners must visit Quanjude when they go to Beijing, in London, there are also a large wave of tourists rushing to the local fish-frying "famous shops", clicking two signboards, raising their mobile phones to take photos, uploading them, and perhaps adding a sigh: "It's too pitiful for the British to eat this dish all day!"

hmm ... really? China people can't eat Peking duck several times a year, but English people will eat fish and chips every day? Can those jokes passed around on the Internet represent the true face of fish and chips? How did such a humble dish become a representative of British cuisine?

Of course, only the British themselves have the most say in these issues. We interviewed several British people with great curiosity, and the following are their answers.

Do British people eat fish and chips every day?

no.

Most British people still like fish and chips, but the frequency of eating them is much lower than you think.

Simon:? Yes, I like fish and chips very much. I eat them twice a year. English people don't eat fish and chips that often, but others think we eat it all day. I guess it's similar to the whole world mistakenly thinking that China people often eat dog meat.

Luke:? Of course I love fish and chips! If you go back to England for a long time, maybe eat three or four times a year.

Alan:? Three or four times a month, usually on Friday, when I am busy for a week and don't want to cook. Some people I know only eat two or three times a year, and some eat every week, but no matter how much, they don't eat as much as those tourists who come to Britain (smiling face).

there are also some British people who are not too keen on it-

Betty:? I seldom eat it because, to be honest, I don't like it very much. It is a classic comfort food for most British people, but my taste is quite different.

where do you like to eat best?

the answer is surprisingly consistent: the seaside. Why? The next question tells you the answer.

Tari: Usually go to the seaside. I don't want to eat fish and chips in London.

Nat: outdoor lunch. It is best to buy it at the seaside and eat it in a local shop specializing in fish and chips, sprinkle with salt and malt vinegar, with a cup of hot tea in winter and a bottle of beer or cider in summer.

Simon by the sea. Especially in the 194s and 195s, many people would go to the seaside for a holiday and eat fish and chips.

In addition, English people seldom make fish and chips at home. Delicious fish and chips should be deep-fried in a large pot of oil. Many people don't have this configuration at home, and they don't go to the oil pan specially for a snack that can be bought at hand. What's the standard for a perfect fish and chips?

don't think that fish and chips are simple and rude, but there are still many requirements if you want to do it well.

The first important thing is freshness. The fish is fresh, tender and juicy, which can form a perfect balance with the crispy taste of the noodle clothes after frying. Therefore, the British people will consistently insist that eating fish and chips should go to the seaside-where else can the fish be fresher than the seaside?